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2004 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (7%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 252 repairs.
2004 Volvo V70 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Volvo V70
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 156860 mi $100 |
-Park light bulbs changed (partly preventative); - fuse of rear screenwiper-washer replaced; - oil change; - Diesel fuel engine & cabin heating system checked; - arctic wintertyres mounted (down to -30 C. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 52000 mi US $287 |
Driver side heated seat stopped working. New heating unit ordered and replaced. Some stitching of the upholstery was not covered by warranty but the new heating unit was covered. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93000 mi US $2400 |
Needed new alternator. It had been replaced 24,000 ago |
| 145000 mi US $65 |
RF HID Bulb Blown - Replace Bulb |
| 78000 mi US $550 |
Battery failed test, had to replace Alarm system warning light came on, needed to replace backup module that controls backup siren. |
| 104000 mi | Faulty seat heater (drivers side) was replaced with a new heating grid. |
| 109000 mi US $895 |
Cabin blower continued to run after key was turned off, draining the battery on two occasions. The fan motor and power unit were replaced. |
| 47000 mi US $200 |
Turn signal stalk had to be replaced. Left turn signal did not always engage. |
| 58000 mi US $67 |
Tail light burned out. I had them replace all four bulbs. Labor was about $50 of this. |
| 156000 mi US $1200 |
replace flexplate and starter account starter bendix spring wore and starter rode on flexplate wearing ring gear. |
| 72000 mi US $89 |
R side heated mirror would no longer heat up--it was replaced |
| 106500 mi | seat heater malfunction, burned hole in seat |
| 152500 mi US $400 |
driver's side seat heater and seat foam replaced |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 148800 mi | Passenger window mechanism changed Passenger window mechanism had to be readjusted |
| 193440 mi | Passenger window mechanism replaced as it failed again. |
| 61000 mi | Rear wiper stopped working, motor replaced while in for ECM repair. Covered by CPO. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 40500 mi | Replace A/C compressor. motor was binding, resulting in strange noise which varied in pitch with vehicle RPM. |
| 59000 mi US $55 |
Antenna in steering column which reads ECID chip in key went bad. Vehicle was unable to read proper code from key and immobilizer kicked in, preventing engine start. Antenna replaced. |
| 81000 mi US $160 |
Blower motor power module failure. Fan remained on at all times (even when engine off) and was unresponsive to fan speed dial. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 34000 mi | Replaced blown fuse regulating headlight. Also replaced both headlights. I was told this is "standard procedure." Since the bulbs were still good, I asked for them back. They gave them to me. Now I have a spare set! |
| 152300 mi US $1300 |
Computer went down, reporting serious problems when there were none. Replaced the brain and a couple small issues. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 130000 mi | Computer in limp mode. Electrical systems non-responsive. Computer needed to be reset. System failure caused by missing radio amplifier and corroded power seat module. Part replacement prohibitively expensive. Audio amplifier internals severely corroded. Potential moisture damage. Used part purchased from ebay. |
| 74691 mi | I told dealer that I though AC was not working properly. They found low freon level but could not locate leak. Dealer needed to add dye to freon and charged $212.19. Reimbursed me when I complained that this should be ext. warranty item. |
| 83725 mi US $210 |
Alarm triggers for no reason. Dealer found bad siren module. I paid $106.50 under extended warranty. |
| 42000 mi | Symptoms: Radio loses all volume, then comes back by changing the channel/increasing the volume. Mechanic unable to locate problem source. Recommended software re-download at next visit. (May not be covered by CPO/VIP warranty.) |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 134540 mi €130 |
AC shop filled aircon last yr but it leaked. When trying to make appointment to get it fixed, shop turned out to be out of business. Another shop checked the aircon: BOTH radiators/evaporators are supposedly shot. >2000$ to repair, so no go. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 83080 mi C $420 |
Stuck sun roof with «Alarm System needs maintenance» message. Problem related to a faulty alarm siren (NI-MH battery leaked on the controller board which was eaten by corrosion). Bad and costly system design. |
| 81000 mi US $30 |
Front windshield washer pump - determined not pump itself - some form of electrical problem - not currently resolved |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 178000 mi | Computer reset |
| 56000 mi US $675 |
radio display broke, replaced |
| 64000 mi US $20 |
headlight replaced at shop as owner's hands too big to access location to replace. |
| 134000 mi US $50 |
Replaced headlights and oil change |
| 64480 mi C $150 |
Air conditioning not cold, freon recharge + check for leaks. No leaks found. |
| 64000 mi US $90 |
Electrical wires pinched & broken @ rear hatch. Shorted R wiper motor. Repaired wires, replaced motor from salvage yard |
| 76000 mi US $140 |
Passenger door latch; electric lock failed. Replaced latch |
| 75000 mi US $500 |
HVAC fan would continue running even though the car was powered down and doors were locked. Our Volvo independent technician replaced the "Heater Blower Motor Resistor" and the "Blower Motor" itself. All is well now. |
2004 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 41000 mi | When I bought the car (one month ago) the sunroof was in need of repair, the right front headlight wiper, and the turbo all were in need of repair. It's been back twice. The turbo they say that the diagnostic computer says they can't find the problem. ... |
2004 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD
| 55000 mi US $190 |
Replaced license plate lamp (special bulb). Ordered replacement pillar tweeter. |
2004 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 52000 mi US $20 |
Right Headlight Out |
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